I've called around looking for gaskets for the front of my 3.5 since it leaks like a sieve. I'm going to pull it apart and reassemble it this week/end and replace the front seal and pan gasket.

Does this engine have an oil pan gasket or is it just silicone? (there is a messy silicone job on it now from what appears to have been a timing belt replacement)

I usually use Permatex Copper - anybody have any strong feelings on other silicones?

Are there any other common leaking points on the front of the engine besides the front seal, valve covers, or oil pan?

-Tobert